#easyweeknightmeal

This spinach chicken slow cooker recipe makes a tasty and healthy meal that doesn't take much work. Cooking tender chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a flavorful broth makes a tasty meal that's great for busy weeknights.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 2 cups fresh spinach. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth. Use a stir to mix. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and put them in the slow cooker. When the chicken is done, cover it and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Just before you're done cooking, add fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce. Once the spinach is soft and the chicken is cooked, serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Tender and flavorful chicken legs made effortlessly in a slow cooker with a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.

Ingredients: 8 chicken legs. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 teaspoons paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the chicken legs with the spice mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place the chicken legs in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Optional: For crispy skin, transfer the cooked chicken legs to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This casserole is great for a family dinner because it is Keto-friendly and full of flavor from the ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 cup diced onion. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup diced bell pepper. 1 cup diced zucchini. 1 cup diced cauliflower. 1 cup shredded cheese. 4 large eggs. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, saut until softened. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cauliflower to the skillet, cook until vegetables are tender. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased casserole dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the beef and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Indulge in this creamy and flavorful garlic penne pasta with tender chicken slices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta. 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced. 2 tbsp olive oil. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. It will take about 5 to 6 minutes per side for the chicken breasts to brown and be fully cooked after you add them. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Add minced garlic to the same pan and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Turn down the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream and stir it in with the garlic. Wait two to three minutes. Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix it in until it melts and is smooth. Put the chicken and cooked penne back into the pan. Toss the pasta and chicken around so that the creamy garlic sauce covers them all. Add pepper and salt to taste. To make it look nicer, sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A tasty and satisfying weeknight supper is this simple stir-fried beef with bell peppers and basil. This dish is delightful and satisfying because it combines tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic basil in a savory sauce.

Ingredients: 1 lb 450g thinly sliced beef. 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced. 1 cup fresh basil leaves. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. 1 teaspoon sugar. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

Instructions: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until it's no longer pink. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves. Serve the stir-fried beef with bell peppers and basil immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy your delicious homemade stir-fry!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This recipe for lemon chicken with snow peas is quick and tasty. It has tender chicken and bright snow peas in a tangy lemon sauce. You can make it for dinner during the week when you want something tasty and good for you.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup snow peas, trimmed. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 lemon, zest and juice. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon honey. Salt and pepper to taste. Sesame seeds for garnish optional.

Instructions: Mix honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl with a whisk. Put away. Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Mix in the garlic and cook for one minute, until the garlic smells good. The chicken breasts should be cooked through and browned on both sides after being added to the pan. This should take about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Put snow peas in the same pan and cook them for two to three minutes, until they are crisp-tender. Put the chicken back in the pan, add the snow peas, and pour the lemon sauce over them. Toss to coat. Add more salt and pepper and cook for another two to three minutes, or until everything is hot and the sauce has thickened a bit. Add sesame seeds as a garnish if you want. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes